USDA Expands Nebraska Drought Relief | Lincoln News

Nebraska’s drought just got a major government boost as the USDA adds thirteen more counties to its disaster list—bringing the total to twenty-six—opening emergency loan access for farmers and ranchers struggling with record dryness. Counties like Lancaster, Saline, and York are now eligible for critical Farm Service Agency aid, as Governor Pillen thanks USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins for prioritizing Nebraska’s agricultural crisis. This move signals escalating severity and aims to ease financial pressure on producers battling one of the worst droughts in the heartland. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5eb2c33751a6e951